August 1, 2012: Birth control methods such as the pill and IUDs are fully covered by insurance as of today, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

A multitude of other preventative services for women are now also available at no cost, including annual checkups, HPV testing, pap swears, mammograms for women over 40, HIV counseling and domestic violence counseling. Hooray! [photo via Ultraviolet]